Google Assistant now reads web pages aloud on Android devices

To activate the feature, users simply have to say “Hey Google, read it” or “Hey Google, read this page” when there’s an article displayed on their Android browser. Assistant will then highlight… See original here: Google Assistant now reads web pages aloud on Android devices

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Pinterest is combating coronavirus misinformation with custom search results

With the new experience in place, the next time you search for “coronavirus” and “COVID-19,” Pinterest will surface curated pins created by the World Health Organization. Besides sharing tips on… See the original post here: Pinterest is combating coronavirus misinformation with custom search results

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Google Assistant now reads web pages aloud on Android devices

To activate the feature, users simply have to say “Hey Google, read it” or “Hey Google, read this page” when there’s an article displayed on their Android browser. Assistant will then highlight… View post: Google Assistant now reads web pages aloud on Android devices

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Scientists create bendable concrete that could better withstand earthquakes

Instead of traditional “Portland” cement, this new concrete incorporates fly ash, which is a byproduct of burning coal for power. In a way, using ash to make concrete is something of an old trick…. Continue reading here: Scientists create bendable concrete that could better withstand earthquakes

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The gadgets that refuse to die

Or is it? Turns out, it doesn’t have to be. Sometimes, if they garner enough of a fanbase, it’s possible for so-called obsolete gadgets to get a second lease on life. Sometimes, thanks to the… See the rest here: The gadgets that refuse to die

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